General news

The Far West Team is attracting attention from around the State for their sophisticated used of technology and social media in the early detection of fires.

Traditionally, sniffer dogs are used to track down criminals, find drugs or locate rabbits....until now.

Spring is a difficult time for our members in the south and Alpine areas of NSW. The threat of fires in the noxious weed called Lovegrass is serious.

With the end of daylight saving, the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW is reminding residents to change their smoke alarm battery.

Seniors Week runs from Sunday 18 March to Sunday 25 March 2012, with the theme of 'Live Life'.

NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers have been providing valuable assistance in communities across flood affected parts of the State in recent weeks.